The
following preliminary awards are subject to final verification and audit. (March 8, 2006)
2006 Senior
Division ISEF Finalists
Zane S. Hatahet
Project: A Comparative Analysis of Quantum Dot Nanotechnology and Standard Fluorophores
Category: Biochemistry
Grade: 10
School: Divine Child High School
Teacher: Kathy Higgins-Luthman
Harrison P. Nguyen
Project: Viscosity: To Flow or Not to Flow
Category: Chemistry
Grade: 10
School: Detroit Catholic Central High School
Teacher: Alan Barker
Nadia
N. Naja
Project: Java-Based Algorithm: Automated Prescription Reminder and Renewal
Category: Computer Science
Grade: 12
School: Dearborn Center for Math, Science and Technology
Teacher: Natasya Shajira
Jessica
L. Laviolette
Project: Optimizing Ethanol Production Efficiency
Category: Engineering
Grade: 12
School: Brandon High School
Teacher: Kelly Sweet
Nirmish
Singla
Project: A Novel Approach to Diagnosing Obstructive Uropathy Using Computer Simulation
Category: Environmental Science
Grade: 12
School: Andover High School
Teacher: Emily Wendt
Meelap V. Shah
Project: Extended Fault Tolerance of Hyper-Star Graphs
Category: Mathematics
Grade: 12
School: Stoney Creek High School
Teacher: David Thomson
Leslie
W. Tse
Project: Do Regulatory T Cells Control the Relapsing Disease of EAE?
Category: Medicine & Health
Grade: 12
School: Detroit Country Day Upper
Teacher: Gene Menton
Shwetha
S. Maddur
Project: Does Alpha Tocopherol and Gamma Tocopherol Synergestically Induce Apoptosis…
Category: Microbiology
Grade: 10
School: Novi Senior High School
Teacher: James Didio
Alexander Chernyak and Pavel Chvykov
Project: Development of Multipass Pulse Cleaner for Ultrafast High-Power Lasers
Category: Team Project
Grade: 12
School: International Academy
Teacher: David Lyons
2006 Junior
Division Grand Awards
Rohan
K. Addala
Project: C Stability in Supplements
Category: Biochemistry
Grade: 7
School: Detroit Country Day Middle
Teacher: Linda Engler
Ray
Leduc
Project: Distribution of Potential Biological Control Agents in Pragmites Australis…
Category: Botany
Grade: 8
School: Our Lady of Refuge Elementary
Teacher: Maryann Cannon
Aundreya
M. Dukes
Project: Comparing Vitamin C in Tropcana Pure Premium vs. Simply Orange
Category: Chemistry
Grade: 8
School: Edward Cerveny Middle School
Teacher: Naquiva Anandwala
Brandon
D. Hayes
Project: Impact Craters: The Effect of Different Angles on Craters
Category: Earth and Space
Grade: 8
School: Hally Magnet Middle School
Teacher: Elizabeth Schlum
Michael
Zuhorski
Project: The Winds of Change
Category: Environmental
Grade: 7
School: St. Sebastian Elementary
Teacher: Jennifer Harvey
Seamus
T. Kaye
Project: Bio-Battery: Power of the Future
Category: Environmental
Grade: 8
School: St. Dunstan Elementary
Teacher: Sally Fisher
Lauren M. Perugi
Project: Attention Vegetarians! Get All the Iron You Need
Category: Medicine and Health
Grade: 7
School: St. Michael Elementary - Livonia
Teacher: Kate Harding
Valencia
C. Smith
Project: How Do Different Materials Affect the Transfer of Heat?
Category: Physics
Grade: 8
School: Brenda M. Scott Middle School
Teacher: Denise Hafner
Evan A. Caramagno and Thomas Doot
Project: Wouldn’t You Like to Know???
Category: Team Project
Grade: 7
School: St. Patrick Elementary
Teacher: Michelle Ricksgers
